| The Internet: A Philosophical Inquiry Contributor(s): Graham, Gordon (Author) |
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ISBN: 041519749X ISBN-13: 9780415197496 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $50.30 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 1999 Annotation: "The Internet: A Philosophical Inquiry" explores the tensions between the warnings of the Neo-Luddites and the bright optimism of the Technophiles, Graham offers the first concise and accessible exploration of the issues which arise as we enter further into the world of Cyberspace. This original and fascinating study takes us to the heart of questions that none of us can afford to ignore: how does the Internet affect our concepts of identity, moral anarchy, censorship, community, democracy, virtual reality and imagination? Free of jargon and full of stimulating ideas, this is essential reading for anyone wishing to think clearly and informatively about the complexities of our technological future. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Computers | Internet - General - Computers | Social Aspects |
| Dewey: 004.67 |
| LCCN: 99-22325 |
| Physical Information: 0.57" H x 5.12" W x 7.77" (0.45 lbs) 190 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Internet: A Philosophical Inquiry develops many of the themes Gordon Graham presented in his highly successful radio series, The Silicon Society. Exploring the tensions between the warnings of the Neo-Luddites and the bright optimism of the Technophiles, Graham offers the first concise and accessible exploration of the issues which arise as we enter further into the world of Cyberspace. This original and fascinating study takes us to the heart of questions that none of us can afford to ignore: how does the Internet affect our concepts of identity, moral anarchy, censorship, community, democracy, virtual reality and imagination? Free of jargon and full of stimulating ideas, this is essential reading for anyone wishing to think clearly and informatively about the complexities of our technological future. |